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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.44, 669.69 and 328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.44, 669.69 and 328.01 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.44 : 669.69 = 328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.44/669.69 = 328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.44x = 669.69 × 328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.44x = 219,669.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,669.28/485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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